A presentation at ngConf by Chris DeMars
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The Who? What? When? & Why? of Accessibility Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Chris DeMars Front-End Developer Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
That’s Me! Google Developer Expert Microsoft MVP International Speaker 🌎 Host of Tales From the Script Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem 🔊 #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
37.5% of people have a disability - https://www.inclusivecitymaker.com/disabled-people-in-the-world-in-2019-facts-and-figures/ Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
A11y? Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Numeronym Accessibility A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 y A11y Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
b e w ⌄ What is accessibility? Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
“Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web.” - https://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/accessibility.php Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
“Web accessibility means that EVERYONE can use the Web.” Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
“The web is not a barrier to people with disabilities, it is the solution…” - http://webaim.org/articles/pour/ Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Federal Website Accessibility Lawsuits by State in 2017 Number of Lawsuits 400 335 325 300 200 100 0 6 9 AZ CA 58 8 1 7 24 9 10 15 2 1 4 FL GA IL MA NH MI NJ NY OH PA PR TX VA Total Number of Suits Nationwide: At least 814 Chris DeMars | @saltnburnem http://bit.ly/2Ds4EPd
Types of Disabilities Vision 🖐 Cognitive Mobility Hearing Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem Temporary #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Industry Why? Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
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https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
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User Tools Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Assistive Technology Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
Other Assistive Technology (AT) Braille Machine Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem Sip n’ Puff Machine #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
“Accessibility is NOT a requirement, it is a MUST!” - Chris DeMars Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
“Today, accessibility principles and user experiences are the ROI.” - Catharine McNally Chris DeMars ◆ @saltnburnem #ngConf◆ #DeveloperCommunity
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